Looking for a photoshop'er to shop a photo of my rat

[jmlcolorado]

Hey folks.
I'm looking for someone that's familiar with photo shop that could do a quick shop of my truck.
I have an idea in my head that's a little out of the box, and some might not like it at all, but it's different enough that it might be cool.

I've got my dog, who is a major part of my family. I want the ability to take him to shows and cruises with me but having a 7" chop and 3" section and a wife in the front seat, prevents my great Dane from tagging along.
Some other guys though a topper would work. The truck is old and no toppers were ever made then so I'd like to design my own.
It'll have to match the curves of the truck for it to look right and I can see it in my head, but I'd like onto get a better visual before I make a final decision.

Anyone who's interested to give it a run, I would greatly appreciate it!


Here's the canvas:

 

[jmlcolorado]

And here's the rough idea:

I'm thinking 2 long thin windows the length of the sides would be cool but I'm open to ideas there too.
I'd like the radius right behind the cab to follow the cab line and the top rear sections to match the back of the cab as well to tie it in better.

 

[jmlcolorado]

The idea would to build a "hatch" like what military tanks use so he could stick his head out the top [P

It wouldn't be big enough for him to get out, but big enough to get his head through

 

[Sunnybeach]

See what you think of this.

 

[Sunnybeach]

I'd like the radius right behind the cab to follow the cab line

I will do another version like this, but the kids need my attention at the moment.

 

[jmlcolorado]

I will do another version like this, but the kids need my attention at the moment.

No rush. Your on the right track. Maybe keep the sides solid?
The only thing I don't like is between the cab and the bed, but I see how you did it and you really can't do it any other way without redesigning the whole front section.

 

[Sunnybeach]

Another view.

Looking at the size of your driver's window, would it make sense to do a horizontal bar the full width of the "cap".


PS. I did some rust repair (or addition, depending on how you look at it.)

 

[MikeR]

Here is my attempt [:


Hopefully the rear shell radius isn't too large - didn't want to get a school bus look. I cleaned up the driveway a bit while I was at it.

This is my first attempt at messing with someone elses photos. The other site has some serious talent on their boards when it comes to having custom alterations done in Photoshop.

 

[jmlcolorado]

Here is my attempt [:
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Hopefully the rear shell radius isn't too large - didn't want to get a school bus look. I cleaned up the driveway a bit while I was at it.

This is my first attempt at messing with someone elses photos. The other site has some serious talent on their boards when it comes to having custom alterations done in Photoshop.

I actually really like this one! That's the idea for the windows. It's kinda tough to make something like this look period correct. I like the slant at the rear though!

 

[jmlcolorado]

So what does everyone think! Is this a dumb idea?
I think it would really seperate this truck from all the others out there as long as I could build it to look right.

 

[ratrodfireman]

Put ya soft top on the back.I made a cage covered with a soft canvas. You could cover the sides with canvas also. Just a thought. Nice truck!

 

[Mr.Gussett]

Whhaaaattttt????

Bolt another seat in the bed for the wife and let the dog ride up front with you!
Problem solved! LOL![cl[cl[cl

 

[jmlcolorado]

Bolt another seat in the bed for the wife and let the dog ride up front with you!
Problem solved! LOL![cl[cl[cl

That's a great idea but if I put her back there, I still have the same problem. If I drive by a shoe store, she's liable to jump out without thinking